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An E‐mail for Your Thoughts
Author(s) -
Mehta Sunil,
Chalhoub Nevyne
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
child and adolescent mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1475-3588
pISSN - 1475-357X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00405.x
Subject(s) - mental health , psychology , internet privacy , computer science , psychiatry
Engaging adolescents is one of many challenges facing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services today. However, taking advantage of the technology available can bring professionals a step closer to their patients by providing an alternative means of interaction. In this article we explore the use of e‐mail as a method of engaging adolescents. The advantages and disadvantages of e‐mailing patients are discussed along with recommendations for its safe use.